Emergency Advance Measures For Flood Prevention

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Authorization

Flood Control Act of 1941, Public Law 84-99, Public Law 77-228, as amended; Public Laws 87-874, 93-251, 95-51, 100-45, 101- 640, and 99-662, 33 U.S.C. 701n.

Status

Active

Objectives

To perform activities prior to flooding or flood fight that would assist in protecting against loss of life and damages to property due to flooding.

Types of Assistance

Provision of Specialized Services.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Authorized assistance includes work such as removal of waterway obstructions, work necessary to prevent dam failure, and work necessary to prepare for abnormal snowmelt. There must be an immediate threat of unusual flooding present before advance measures can be considered. Any work performed under this program will be temporary in nature and must have a favorable benefit cost ratio.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

The Governor of the affected State must request assistance.

Beneficiary Eligibility

All persons living in areas subject to floods.

Credentials/Documentation

Letter from the Governor of the State requesting assistance and detailing State and local efforts. (Such as the use of highway department and manpower or the use of National Guard resources.)

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Written request for advance measures assistance by letter or message from the Governor of the affected State.

Award Procedure

Formal notice of approval and/or disapproval will be furnished the applicant by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers.

Deadlines

None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Varies by situation of request from hours to days after request for assistance is received.